Pope Leo-Trump tensions escalate as House speaker defends president
House Speaker Mike Johnson defends criticism from President Trump and Vice President JD Vance toward Pope Leo, as the pontiff calls for peace and warns against using religion for political and military gain amid a deepening rift.
House Speaker Mike Johnson defends criticism from President Trump and Vice President JD Vance toward Pope Leo, as the pontiff calls for peace and warns against using religion for political and military gain amid a deepening rift.
Iran latest: CENTCOM says no vessels have made it past US forces blockade of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump suggested the end of the Iran war may be in sight in new interview as the blockade of Iranian ports continues. No ships have made it past U.S. forces.
President Donald Trump suggested the end of the Iran war may be in sight in new interview as the blockade of Iranian ports continues. No ships have made it past U.S. forces.
Trump, Pope Leo XIV clash draws reaction from religious leaders | ChicagoNOW
Tensions escalate between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV after the president criticized the Chicago-born pope’s stance on global conflict and shared a controversial AI image of himself as a religious figure.
Tensions escalate between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV after the president criticized the Chicago-born pope’s stance on global conflict and shared a controversial AI image of himself as a religious figure.
Contempt proceedings against Trump administration must stop, judge rules
A divided U.S. appeals court panel has ruled that an “intrusive” criminal contempt investigation into the Trump administration over deportation flights to El Salvador must stop.
A divided U.S. appeals court panel has ruled that an “intrusive” criminal contempt investigation into the Trump administration over deportation flights to El Salvador must stop.
Pritzker pushes back as Trump threatens funding over Asian carp project
Governor JB Pritzker responds to President Donald Trump’s threat to pull funding from efforts to stop invasive Asian carp.
Governor JB Pritzker responds to President Donald Trump’s threat to pull funding from efforts to stop invasive Asian carp.
Trump vs. Pope Leo, teen trends and millionaire tax | The Chicago Report
President Trump is sparring with Pope Leo over the Iran War, one Chicago alderman spoke with Meta about teen trends and more, coming up on "The Chicago Report."
President Trump is sparring with Pope Leo over the Iran War, one Chicago alderman spoke with Meta about teen trends and more, coming up on "The Chicago Report."
What the 'Big Beautiful Bill' means for medicaid in Illinois
Cook County health officials are warning that hundreds of thousands of residents are in danger of losing their health coverage under new medicaid rules. Paris Schutz reports.
Cook County health officials are warning that hundreds of thousands of residents are in danger of losing their health coverage under new medicaid rules. Paris Schutz reports.
Trump and Pope Leo clash over Iran War, policy and criticism
A growing feud between President Trump and Pope Leo is escalating, with both trading sharp criticism over war, immigration, and global policy.
A growing feud between President Trump and Pope Leo is escalating, with both trading sharp criticism over war, immigration, and global policy.
Darren Bailey says Trump’s mocking of Pope Leo, post of himself as Jesus is ‘wrong’
Bailey, a longtime Trump-supporter, has distanced himself more from the rhetoric of Trump and the GOP during his second run for governor.
Bailey, a longtime Trump-supporter, has distanced himself more from the rhetoric of Trump and the GOP during his second run for governor.
Trump and Pope Leo clash as Chicago's Cardinal Cupich weighs in on Iran
Paris Schutz breaks down the back-and-forth between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV—and why Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich is taking a stand against the war in Iran.
Paris Schutz breaks down the back-and-forth between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV—and why Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich is taking a stand against the war in Iran.
Trump blasts Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social: “Weak on crime" and foreign policy
President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy.
President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy.
Chicago man charged with threatening to 'hunt' secret service agent
A Chicago man was charged after allegedly threatening to "shoot up" a U.S. Secret Service office and "hunt" a federal agent last month.
A Chicago man was charged after allegedly threatening to "shoot up" a U.S. Secret Service office and "hunt" a federal agent last month.
Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
Trump warns 'quick and brutal' end for Iranian ships at blockade
President Donald Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian naval ship that come close tot he U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, promising "quick and brutal" end.
President Donald Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian naval ship that come close tot he U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, promising "quick and brutal" end.
Trump’s $10B Wall Street Journal lawsuit over Epstein ties dismissed by judge
President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal was dismissed by a federal judge Monday.
President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal was dismissed by a federal judge Monday.
Trump plans to use 'magic' white paint to cover White House office building
President Donald Trump is proposing more transformations for the nation's capital. However, this time, experts are warning against his design choice.
President Donald Trump is proposing more transformations for the nation's capital. However, this time, experts are warning against his design choice.
Trump admin moves Great Lakes Asian carp project from Illinois, Pritzker claims a ‘political stunt’
The Trump administration and Illinois continue their disputes over the $1.1B project to prevent the Asian carp from reaching Lake Michigan.
The Trump administration and Illinois continue their disputes over the $1.1B project to prevent the Asian carp from reaching Lake Michigan.
Trump shares graphic video of woman's murder
President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on his Truth Social account showing the bludgeoning death of a convenience store clerk.
President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on his Truth Social account showing the bludgeoning death of a convenience store clerk.
Iran ceasefire, violent arrest caught on camera & more | Week in Review
This week on FOX Chicago's "Week in Review:" There's uncertainty in Chicago after the ceasefire announcement from President Donald Trump on Iran. Plus, a violent arrest was caught on camera in the Chicago suburbs, and the NIPSCO worker lockout continues in Hammond.
This week on FOX Chicago's "Week in Review:" There's uncertainty in Chicago after the ceasefire announcement from President Donald Trump on Iran. Plus, a violent arrest was caught on camera in the Chicago suburbs, and the NIPSCO worker lockout continues in Hammond.
Iranian-Americans weigh in on ceasefire deal
Iranian-Americans all over the country are paying close attention to the ceasefire talks. Los Angeles has the largest Iranian community in the country.
Iranian-Americans all over the country are paying close attention to the ceasefire talks. Los Angeles has the largest Iranian community in the country.



















